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AK52 VVP

2002 Citroen Saxo

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,070 mi
Last recorded99,070 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Citroen Saxo59,169 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 VVP
MakeCitroen
ModelSaxo
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 99,070 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 99,053 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 95,820 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 95,752 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 90,598 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 90,598 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 87,983 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 86,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 84,817 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 83,576 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,134 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 79,230 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 77,472 miles

o/s wiper rubber worn

Pass 8 Oct 2014 73,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,601 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 68,847 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel filter only just secure

sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2012 65,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

fuel filter only just secure

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2011 59,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

ensure boot is free of debris otherwise a test may be refused to be carried out

handbrake travel

rear tyres in very poor condition,sidewalls perished and cracked,strongly advise replacement

slight play offside rear suspension radius arm bearings

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,201 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 50,221 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2009 50,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres slightly cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2008 45,549 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 41,132 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2006 36,097 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Saxo?

Based on 2,458,128 MOT tests across 232,210 vehicles.

64.0%
Pass Rate
5,451
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
232,210
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 130,935
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 110,806
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 99,144
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 98,726
brake recording little or no effort 96,052
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AK52 VVP is a 2002 Citroen Saxo in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Citroen Saxo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 59,169 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Saxo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 130,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK52 VVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Saxo typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Citroen Saxo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK52 VVP is a 2002 Citroen Saxo, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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